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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199.82, 1,655.73 and 668.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199.82, 1,655.73 and 668.70 is: 922.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199.82 : 1,655.73 = 668.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199.82/1,655.73 = 668.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199.82x = 1,655.73 × 668.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199.82x = 1,107,186.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,107,186.65/1,199.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.79

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